UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its stake in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM – Free Report) by 13.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,595,307 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,410,312 shares during the quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC’s holdings in Qualcomm were worth $1,983,377,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Qualcomm by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 114,144,068 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $19,524,350,000 after purchasing an additional 647,076 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Qualcomm by 12.5% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,897,079 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $4,931,968,000 after purchasing an additional 3,221,924 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Qualcomm in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,591,056,000. Amundi boosted its position in shares of Qualcomm by 9.9% in the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 12,671,635 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $2,136,486,000 after purchasing an additional 1,138,541 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its position in shares of Qualcomm by 141.8% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 12,437,240 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $2,069,059,000 after purchasing an additional 7,292,783 shares in the last quarter. 74.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Qualcomm Price Performance
Shares of QCOM opened at $211.72 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $223.15 billion, a PE ratio of 23.01, a P/E/G ratio of 25.11 and a beta of 1.59. The company has a current ratio of 2.37, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $184.43 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $164.86. Qualcomm Incorporated has a 1-year low of $121.99 and a 1-year high of $259.92.
Qualcomm Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.92 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $3.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. This is a boost from Qualcomm’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.89. Qualcomm’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 40.00%.
Qualcomm announced that its board has approved a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, March 17th that authorizes the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the wireless technology company to repurchase up to 14.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms recently issued reports on QCOM. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on Qualcomm in a research report on Monday, March 30th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Summit Insights raised Qualcomm from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of Qualcomm in a research report on Friday. Barclays upped their price objective on Qualcomm from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, UBS Group cut Qualcomm from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $184.29.
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Insider Activity at Qualcomm
In other news, EVP Heather S. Ace sold 3,200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $177.82, for a total value of $569,024.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 39,735 shares in the company, valued at $7,065,677.70. This represents a 7.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Patricia Y. Grech sold 829 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.77, for a total value of $167,267.33. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 21,806 shares of company stock valued at $3,928,958 in the last quarter. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Key Qualcomm News
Here are the key news stories impacting Qualcomm this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target on Qualcomm to $230 from $160, signaling improved long-term expectations for the stock. Wall Street sets Qualcomm stock price target for 2027
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting Qualcomm’s AI ecosystem expanding into humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles is boosting sentiment around growth beyond smartphones. Qualcomm’s AI Ecosystem Extends To Humanoid Robots And Autonomous Vehicles
- Positive Sentiment: QCraft said it demonstrated urban NOA on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride platform and is targeting mass production in 2026, supporting Qualcomm’s automotive revenue story. QCraft Demonstrates Urban NOA on Qualcomm’s Latest Snapdragon Ride SoC, Targets 2026 Global Mass Production
- Neutral Sentiment: Erste Group slightly lowered its FY2027 EPS estimate, a modest headwind but not a major change to the outlook.
- Negative Sentiment: EVP Akash Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares in a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, which may create a small overhang even though the sale was routine. SEC filing for Akash J. Palkhiwala transaction
- Negative Sentiment: Recent commentary notes Qualcomm has also been caught in a broader semiconductor pullback and some profit-taking after a strong AI-driven run, which can weigh on the shares near term. Qualcomm Slips, Shorter-Term Momentum Cools From Roller Coaster AI Highs
Qualcomm Profile
Qualcomm Incorporated is a global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1985, the company is known for its development of wireless technologies and for playing a central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards, including CDMA and subsequent generations of mobile standards. Qualcomm’s business combines the design and sale of semiconductor products with a patent licensing program for wireless technologies and related intellectual property.
The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) platforms marketed under the Snapdragon brand, cellular modem and RF front-end components, connectivity solutions for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and processors and platforms aimed at automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing applications.
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